NEW STUDY: LGDs Deter Grizzly Bears

Grizzly bear with a neighbor’s chicken run in our valley, March 27, 2024 There is a new multi-year study regarding how livestock guardian dogs deter grizzly bears in Montana. Two of our puppies were placed with a family in this recent LGD study by Utah State...

Shazam x Jyn Litter Announcement

Celebration! Today we celebrate a few firsts here at Apex Anatolians! Our first successful AI (artificial insemination, not intelligence) litter, first cesarean section, and first mini litter (2 pups) all happened today! Gratitude As many of my friends know, my mentor...

The Anatolian Shepherds and Dog Shows

GCHS Karaboudjan’s Mystic Moonspell “Shazam” with a “Best of Breed” ribbon. Owned and Bred by my mentor Janet Dotson of Karaboudjan Anatolians. Have you ever wondered why an Anatolian Shepherd dog goes to a dog show? And what does...

The Turkish Shepherd Dogs in America – a Brief Timeline

There is a long-standing debate between the owners of various Turkish Shepherd dogs in the United States and beyond. Varying opinions on which breed is “real,” “original,” or “recognized.” Some owners believe theirs is the only...

The Grizzly and the New York Times

The Grizzly Bear What a Fall it has been…In the first week of August, we had a new experience! A young grizzly bear (no, not a cinnamon black bear) found his way to our creek. He decided that this was a nice place to hang out for about 5 days. His visit did a...